India opens farm market: Duty-free DDGS, sorghum to boost poultry; nut duty cut may spur demand
Duty-free imports of dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) and red sorghum from the US would support India's poultry industry in procuring raw materials at internationally stable prices, helping escalate its competition in the global market for eggs and chicken. Imported DDGS also has comparatively lower levels of aflatoxins than Indian DDGS, according to poultry industry executives. Aflatoxins are a type of toxins produced by certain types of fungi found on agricultural crops like corn.
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India’s rice buy for buffer stocks up 4%, near 43 million tonnes
India’s rice purchase for the Central Pool stock, done through the Food Corporation of India, during the October 2025-January 2026 period, was 42.95 million tonnes (mt), up by 3.7 per cent from 41.41 mt a year ago. Experts believe the purchase in the first four months of the procurment season is good to face unforeseen eventuality amid concerns over likely emergence of El Nino during the monsoon season. Drought-bearing El Nino leads to drought or prolonged dry periods in India.
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India’s January coffee shipments rise 35% to 33,904 tonnes
India’s coffee exports in January registered a 35 per cent growth in volume. Permits issued during January 2026 by the state-run Coffee Board were up at 33,904 tonnes against 25.090 tonnes a year ago. The shipment value in dollars was up 43 per cent at $170.71 million against $118.96 million in January 2025. The rupee shipment value was up 50 per cent at ₹1,551.62 crore over ₹1,031.47 crore. The per unit value realised was higher at ₹4.57 lakh per tonne compared with ₹4.11 lakh.
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India fully protects sensitive agri products like wheat, rice, poultry under US trade pact
India and the US on Saturday announced that they have reached a framework for an interim trade agreement. Under this, the US will reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the earlier 50 per cent. "The agreement reflects India's commitment to safeguarding farmers' interests and sustaining rural livelihoods by completely protecting sensitive agricultural and dairy products, including maize, wheat, rice, soya, poultry, milk, cheese, ethanol (fuel), tobacco, certain vegetables and meat," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in a social media post.
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Launch of nationwide pulses revolution from Amlaha in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh under the chairmanship of Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
A new chapter in India’s pulses policy and farmer-centric agricultural discourse began today from the Food Legumes Research Centre (FLRP) in Amlaha, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. The nationwide pulses revolution was launched under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The National Pulses Consultation and Strategy Meeting held here brought together on one platform Union Agriculture Minister Shri Chouhan, Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister, agriculture ministers from several states, top scientists, representatives from ICAR-ICARDA, progressive farmers, FPOs, seed and pulse mill representatives – and the message was clear: the roadmap for a self-reliant India in pulses will now be charted from the fields, not from the files in Delhi’s air-conditioned rooms.
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UNITED STATES-INDIA JOINT STATEMENT
Today’s framework reaffirms the countries’ commitment to the broader U.S.-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) negotiations, launched by President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13, 2025, which will include additional market access commitments and support more resilient supply chains. The Interim Agreement between the United States and India will represent a historic milestone in our countries’ partnership, demonstrating a common commitment to reciprocal and balanced trade based on mutual interests and concrete outcomes.
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10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations Formed Under Central Sector FPO Scheme
Under the Central Sector Scheme of ‘Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs Scheme’ of Government of India, 10,000 FPOs have since been formed. Out of 10,000 FPOs registered under the Scheme, 1,175 FPOs are registered with 100% women members. As of 1st January, 2026, out of total 56.32 lakh farmers registered under the Central Sector Scheme of ‘Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs Scheme, 21.96 lakh are women farmers.
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FSSAI grants 3 mth extension to FBOs to comply with new mfg stds for sausages
Industry representatives cited several technical and practical challenges in meeting the new compliance requirements, which include altering long-standing recipes to meet specific additive and protein standards mandated by the amendment, modernising the factory equipment to adhere to stricter preparation & hygiene guidelines, and clearing existing stock produced under the outgoing standards to prevent significant financial losses.
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No 'saudebaazi', India-US trade deal safeguards farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Bhopal, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday asserted the India-US trade deal was reached through constructive dialogue, not "saudebaazi" (bargaining), while hitting out at the Congress over its allegations that it was a surrender.The pact provides complete protection to the agriculture sector and keeps farmers' and the national interests paramount, Chouhan said, asserting that key agricultural products vital to cultivators have been excluded from the agreement."No product that would cause even the slightest harm to Indian farmers has been included in this agreement," the senior BJP leader said at a press conference at his residence here.
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APEDA showcases India’s fresh produce strength at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) marked a strong and impactful presence at Fruit Logistica 2026, held from 4 to 6 February 2026 at Messe Berlin, Germany, showcasing the diversity, superior quality and export potential of Indian fruits and vegetables. The India Pavilion at the prestigious global fresh produce trade fair featured active participation from the National Horticulture Board (NHB), Karnataka State Agricultural Produce Processing and Export Corporation Limited (KAPPEC), along with 16 APEDA-registered exporter members.
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